Comparison

ASL Dictionary Sign Language vs TWA Dictionary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ASL Dictionary Sign Language

Learn and master American Sign Language with an extensive interactive dictionary featuring over 5000 ASL videos. Practice your skills with quizzes, create custom study lists, and utilize features like slow-motion playback and fingerspelling exercises. This comprehensive tool requires no internet connection.

Highlights
  • 5000+ ASL video translations
  • Fingerspell recognition and exercises
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Favorites list
  • Slow-motion video playback
  • Offline access
Features
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From A-Z The most complete interactive ASL Sign Language Dictionary app for iPhone and iPad. Quiz, Favorites, plus many more advanced features. **One time fee. Nothing else to buy and no ad's. **No internet required. LANGUAGE FEATURES • 5000+ Words Translated to ASL Video • 460 Multiple ways to sign the same word • 670 Multiple meaning words • Time • Money • Dates • General numbers 1-100 and 100's and more • Ordinal numbers • Alphabet • Fingerspell Recognition (Complete words) • Fingerspelling Exercises (Fun) APP FEATURES • Quiz any category • Quiz Multiple Choice • History of watched videos (and clear history, or turn off history option, swipe words to delete individual words) • Create a favorites list & Quiz it • Slow motion adjustable from 1-100% • Play All (plays videos back to back) • Swipe screen for next and previous video • Loop video, and loop all as default including in quiz • Replay Video • Search • Categories NOTE: **If you are a hearing person there is no audio in this app as you would not normally vocalize when signing ASL. ** DOWNLOAD May take a few minutes to start. Please download the app over a good WIFI internet connection, and make sure you have enough available memory on your device. **GUARANTEED TO WORK! If you are experiencing a problem with the app please email us at appsavers@gmail.com Thanks for your support!

About

TWA Dictionary

Master American Sign Language with a comprehensive dictionary featuring over 25,000 signs, variations, and cultural insights. Created by a Deaf team, it offers thematic organization, user-driven content requests, and regular updates for an enhanced learning experience.

Highlights
  • Over 25,000 ASL signs
  • Sign variations and cultural insights
  • Thematic organization
  • User-requested content
  • Continuous updates
  • Educational blog on Deaf Culture
Features
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Looking for a great ASL resource? Our ASL Dictionary, created by a 100% Deaf team, includes over 25,000 signs along with sign variations, Deaf signers from diverse backgrounds, and an array of features to enhance your learning experience! What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary is your ultimate resource for mastering American Sign Language, designed and brought to you by the Deaf community. Key Features: Extensive Library: Access a comprehensive collection of over 25,000 signs, including regional variations and cultural insights. Thematic Organization: Easily navigate through themed categories tailored to your interests. Tagged for Every Occasion: Quickly find the signs you need, whether for a job interview or a specific topic. Continuous Updates: Regular updates ensure fresh and relevant content. Educational Blog: Explore Deaf Culture with insightful posts on community topics. User-Driven Content: Can’t find a sign? Request new signs or sentence examples, and help expand the dictionary. Easy Navigation: An intuitive interface makes your learning journey smooth and enjoyable. Subscription Details: What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary offers flexible subscription plans, including monthly and annual options. Start your learning journey with a three-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled, and you can manage them through your account settings. Discover the richness of American Sign Language with What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary – where learning becomes a personalized, ongoing experience. Privacy Policy: https://twadictionary.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://twadictionary.com/terms/ Also available in the app.

Screenshots

ASL Dictionary Sign Language4 screens
TWA Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TWA Dictionary at Free against ASL Dictionary Sign Language's $7.99. TWA Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). ASL Dictionary Sign Language's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TWA Dictionary is free to download; ASL Dictionary Sign Language costs $7.99 up front. TWA Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ASL Dictionary Sign Language asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASL Dictionary Sign Language holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Dictionary Sign Language has 2K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ASL Dictionary Sign Language's written reviews are positive against 77% of TWA Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Dictionary Sign Language ships an update every 4 months, TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ASL Dictionary Sign Language versus TWA Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL Dictionary Sign LanguageTWA Dictionary
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better4.3 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size529 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCTWA Innovations LLC

Customer experience

ASL Dictionary Sign Language

All ratings2,012 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.4%

TWA Dictionary

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

ASL Dictionary Sign Language

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing/crashing issues reported by some users
  • Inconsistencies in how certain signs are demonstrated

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more words and phrases to the dictionary
  • Provide options to obscure mouthing during quizzes
  • Implement audio/voice playback for signs
  • Allow users to create custom word lists and quizzes
  • Improve organization of words into categories

TWA Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASL Dictionary Sign Language

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TWA Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Gift Code Month$4.99
  • Gift Code 6 Months$29.99
  • Gift Code 1 Year$49.99

Questions

Is ASL Dictionary Sign Language free?
ASL Dictionary Sign Language costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TWA Dictionary free?
TWA Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASL Dictionary Sign Language or TWA Dictionary?
ASL Dictionary Sign Language is rated higher. ASL Dictionary Sign Language averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while TWA Dictionary averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.
Do ASL Dictionary Sign Language or TWA Dictionary have ads?
Neither ASL Dictionary Sign Language nor TWA Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Dictionary Sign Language or TWA Dictionary?
ASL Dictionary Sign Language ships an update every 4 months, and TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASL Dictionary Sign Language was updated on September 24, 2026 and TWA Dictionary on September 21, 2026.

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